Hamann suggests Ter Stegen: Consider transfer to different teams - Proposal for a Commission Directive has been requested
Hey there! So, it's looking like there's some drama going down at Barca. Former national team player Dietmar Hamann advises Marc-André ter Stegen to pack his bags and find a new club, y'know, in preparation for the next footie World Cup.
Why should ter Stegen leave the Cathedral?
Ter Stegen, despite his top-notch performance against France in the Nations League third-place match, might wanna start browsing listings if he wants to be the undisputed No. 1 in the upcoming World Cup, according to Hamann. He pens this in his column for Sky: "If a goalkeeper shows up, there's no way around a departure."
That's right. The 33-year-old Ter Stegen transferred from Borussia Mönchengladbach to Barca in the summer of 2014 and even became the captain. However, after taking a long break due to a severe knee injury last season, German coach Hansi Flick went for the 35-year-old Wojciech Szczesny instead in the crucial games.
Is Barca considering monetary gains?
It's understandable that Barca wants a fresh face between the posts now. Hamann acknowledges the tough situation Ter Stegen finds himself in, post that long injury layoff. What matters to the German keeper is "just to get back to playing regularly again."
Ter Stegen's contract with Barca will be valid for another three years. According to "Sport", sporting director Deco has offered Ter Stegen the chance to stay or negotiate a departure. The financially struggling club is also rumored to be concerned about Ter Stegen's salary, which he would keep receiving until mid-2028.
The Olmo debacle and Ter Stegen's dilemma
With the potentially tough financial situation, former Bundesliga player Dani Olmo faced significant registration issues at the beginning of the year. "Marca" suggests that the Ter Stegen conundrum is becoming more and more tricky to resolve. The reported signing of Joan Garcia, not yet official, with a transfer fee of €25 million, has put the German in the spotlight.
Who's who:
- Marc-André ter Stegen
- Dietmar Hamann
- Barcelona
- FC Barcelona
- Departure
- Football World Cup
- Espanyol Barcelona
- Ter Stegen
- Nations League
- France
- Sky
- In light of Dietmar Hamann's advice and the potential signing of Joan Garcia, Ter Stegen's continued employment at Barcelona seems uncertain, especially considering the reported financial concerns.
- With the World Cup imminent, Ter Stegen may want to consider seeking a new club to secure his status as a undisputed starting goalkeeper, given the competition in European-leagues like Laliga and his past struggles after a severe injury.
